Although Dr. Sheldon does not file insurance he is absolutely worth the hassle of filing your own!
periodontal desease
Structural location of abscessed tooth and bridging not really an option. I did not do this for cosmetic reasons.Updated on 2 Nov 2011:I had been having troubles with my left top canine for about 6 years when it finally abscessed. Dr. Sheldon took care of the extraction quickly and painlessly. We consulted on getting a bridge, but examination of the surrounding bone structure precluded using the adjacent teeth as anchor points. We decided on a post-based implant for a permanent fix. The first bone graft and post did not take well, in part due to out of control type II diabetes. However, Dr. Sheldon performed the bone graft and implant again at no charge to me. While the whole process took two years, I am very pleased with the results. I have a strong tooth that is indistinguishable from the other teeth and will not suffer shift teeth in my primary bite area. I continue to get my cleanings at Dr. Sheldon's office. Thanks, Dr. Sheldon
he has fixed up my teeth, so i can perform at carnagie hall with no embarrisment on my smile.
I'm sorry that you are having the problems that you are having. There are two specialites in dentistry that place dental implants, periodontists and oral surgeons. Periodontists commonly do full mouth examinations and can make recommendations regarding total care. I am a periodontist myself. The implant restoration often benefits from a team approach. The periodontist/oral surgeon does extractions and places implants and the restorative dentist places the teeth on the implants. It's an approach that is common and works very well. The periodontist/oral surgeon knows who the dentists are that are qualified to restore dental implants as the specialist is in contact with many dentists and knows the work that they should do. So I would find the specialist first. Two well-known periodontists in Tucson are Drs. Burton and William Becker. Hope this helps.
My first thought is to have a full examination with all necessary x-rays. Based upon your description, control of disease would be the first order of business. This may mean extraction of some or all of your teeth. If your history is as dire as you describe, full mouth extraction may be necessary. With regard to full mouth dental implants being done at your age, the answer is yes. As long as you are healthy and have good bone support, there is no reason why dental implants cannnot be done if you need them. Find a good dentist, or perhaps a periodontist, to make this evaluation
This comes down to doing a good diagnosis and treatment plan. It is likely that the molar tooth will be able to be replaced by an implant-supported crown alone. But if there is crowding or a displaced tooth, it would be best to have study models made of your mouth. The study models, along with other diagnostic information, which may include a dental cone beam CT-Scan, can provide a lot of information to help in making the decision. By the way, it may be appropriate to do both braces and implants. There are options here and with appropriate diagnosis, you should have an excellent long-term result, both esthetically and functionally.
